​Renato G. Martins, MD, MPH, discusses why nivolumab is not ready to move up to being a firstline treatment in non
Renato G. Martins, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, discusses nivolumab in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Martins says while there are a number of trials where nivolumab is being combined with chemotherapy to increase its efficacy, the treatment is not ready for the firstline. He says until there is a reliable biomarker to identify which patients would benefit from the treatment, it would be difficult to move nivolumab into the frontline.
Kim Evaluates New Regimens for EGFR+ Lung Cancer
January 20th 2025During a Community Case Forum event in partnership with the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, discussed the FLAURA2 and MARIPOSA trials of newer regimens for EGFR-positive lung cancer.
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Roundtable Roundup: Lung Cancer Molecular Testing and ALK-Targeted Treatment
January 18th 2025In separate, live virtual events, Vincent K. Lam, MD, and Chul Kim, MD, MPH, discuss molecular assays and treatment options for a patient with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with participants.
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Conservative Management Is on the Rise in Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
January 17th 2025In an interview with Peers & Perspectives in Oncology, Michael S. Leapman, MD, MHS, discusses the significance of a 10-year rise in active surveillance and watchful waiting in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
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What Is Dark Zone Lymphoma, and Is It Clinically Relevant?
January 16th 2025Dark zone lymphoma includes aggressive B-cell lymphomas with shared molecular features. While some respond to escalated treatment, others remain resistant, highlighting the need for targeted approaches to improve outcomes.
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